Charter One Realty has announced that Bluffton-based Gateway Realty is merging into its operations, bringing the total number of Charter One Realty office locations to 11 between Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and Okatie. This will provide real estate buyers and sellers even greater resources when it comes to Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and Lowcountry real estate.

"The strong synergy between Gateway and Charter One, combined with our shared core values, were key factors in our decision to become a part of Charter One," says Johnny Ussery, Managing Partner at Gateway Realty, which was founded in 2001. "My partner, Tom Jackson, and I will continue to be active partners in the new partnership where we look forward to continuing the success we have